Mel, The more you reply to threads in your case 400 replys and your rank level will go up. And when you reply and members like what you wrote sometimes thay will rep you. And that little star thing Top right hand corner is your rep button to give reps. Go to BOC libary and it will explain it better than I can. Hope this helps.

The more you participate in the forums, your rank will go up after so many posts. The stars by members names show that they have donated back to the B.O.C. , 1 star represents $10 donated. Good quality posts will get you rep points from other members. :wink:

I know your Dad very well,in fact I consider him the Brother I never had. He asked me to welcome you when I seen ya on. Welcome to the BOC Mel,this site is a great place to be and I am very happy that you have joined. In regards to your question,the others has pretty well answered ya. It's fun,it won't take long for ya to build your rank. Sister Pat:big_smile: